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Connections

Ilyasah Shabazz on eliminating racism and empowering women

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We welcome Ilyasah Shabazz, an award-winning author, speaker, and educator. Shabazz is the daughter of Malcom X and Betty Shabazz. She was only two years old when her father was murdered, but she has devoted much of her life to carrying on the work of both of her parents.

Shabazz will be the keynote speaker at the YWCA's Empowering Women Luncheon, but first, she joins us on Connections. Our guests:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
Emmarae Stein is the production assistant for "Connections with Evan Dawson."